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I am a seasoned Strategy and Digital Transformation Consultant and Independent Non-Executive Director (NED) with 25+ years of executive and 10+ years in non-executive roles across banking, fintech, and diverse sectors. My expertise includes digital transformation, innovation management, corporate governance, and fundraising for organisations from startups to FTSE 100 companies, including regulated businesses with millions of customers.
EXECUTIVE EXPERIENCE:
I have held senior executive roles (SMF1) in multiple international banks, including strategy leadership for a FTSE 100 bank, where I led large-scale transformations, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder management. My career includes leading FCA-regulated businesses in the UK and navigating regulatory landscapes in various markets. I excel in working with complex stakeholders - government bodies, regulators, NGOs, investors, and funding agencies - to drive growth and resilience.
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CHAIRMAN AND ADVISORY ROLES:
I served as an independent NED across a diverse portfolio, including two regulated banks, an AIM-listed company, a 75,000-employee Post Office, a UK property developer managing 680 properties, a stock exchange, two international software companies, a college, a government trust, and various charities and associations. I have chaired boards, risk, audit and strategy committees, optimized board performance, and established boards for emerging companies.
ACADEMIC AND MENTORSHIP ENGAGEMENTS:
As a Cambridge MBA graduate, I mentor on strategy, go-to-market planning, investor relations, and fundraising for business schools and accelerators, combining academic rigor with practical insights to guide organizations through complex transitions.
KEY COMPETENCIES:
* Digital Transformation: Leading tech-driven change for enhanced efficiency and customer engagement.
* Corporate Governance: Optimising governance frameworks, board structures, and compliance in regulated sectors.
* Strategy and Innovation Management: Implementing innovative solutions to capture market opportunities and drive competitive advantage.
* Fundraising & Investor Relations: Raising capital and managing stakeholder relations to fuel growth - VC, PE, IPO, and crowdfunding.
* Risk Management: Chairing risk committees and developing robust frameworks aligned with regulatory requirements.
My career is defined by transformational leadership, strategic innovation, and effective governance. I am open to opportunities to advise, mentor, and lead organizations through strategic challenges and business turnarounds. 
